BAT auction

[Merv]

This one I really would like! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-356a-carrera/ At least when it was at $ 150K...1527178918df362c1108e00f54a6DSC_1556-940x628.jpg 150K

[Merv]

Now at $US350K ... groan. Such is the value of these four cams

[mrar]

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-356C-1964/SSE-AD-5407199/?Cr=3

Here you go Merv.
64 for $65K

[marcus_cottrill]

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...-5407199/?Cr=3
Here you go Merv.
64 for $65K

Excellent panel fit

[Merv]

Whoa! Lot of work to be done there. Will hold out for the Carrera.

[PCM911T]

Photos of the new Boxster then Merv? and have you converted the Fishcop?
Cheers
Paul M

[Merv]

filedata/fetch?id=166445&d=1558768508&type=thumbfiledata/fetch?id=166446&d=1558768508&type=thumb Not sure Paul. The Boxsters and Caymans logically tick a lot of boxes as both good value and as outstanding driving cars with their balanced mid engine platform. The 987 and 981 S's should be the ones to show most retained value being the last of the flat sixes at 3.4L and no IMS issues. Has anyone driven the 4-cylinder? Interested to hear about the aural experience.

Fishcop seemed to be grappling with the challenging potential of a yellow car in his now empty garage. I suspect not.

I am still waiting on a local, early 911 that I have my eye on, to be available, as a project.

The Boxster 987.2 will be a driver.

[PCM911T]

Hi Merv, all the reviews that I have read say the 981 does everything better EXCEPT the sound of the engine! Do like that black Boxster though.

[Cairns888]

Don’t buy a Boxster. There is a good reason why they are selling them. You’d look like a goose in one . I’d rather a 1920 wooden framed car that needs to be hand cranked. A Cayman for sure if you’re in that market. With your history and expertise I would look at giving some serious Merv love to an early 356 or split beetle.

[PCM911T]

Merv, SA Porsche Club site has a nice low mileage 2013 981 S.
Paul M

[Merv]

Thanks Paul. I actually like the look of the 987 more than any other. Simpler lines and I have always liked roadsters and had quite a few. I know the car I am aiming at very well. I had a Cayman but never really liked the look of it in the rear quarter. If you haven’t ever driven a Boxster or a Cayman, it is an experience missed. It will replace my Audi as a regular driver (we have the Toureg for heavy lifting). The 981 on the SA site' has more than double the kms of the one I am looking at and is $30K more. These cars are good value driving. I still have a ‘project’ car in mind, however.

[Merv]

Don’t buy a Boxster. There is a good reason why they are selling them. You’d look like a goose in one . I’d rather a 1920 wooden framed car that needs to be hand cranked. A Cayman for sure if you’re in that market. With your history and expertise I would look at giving some serious Merv love to an early 356 or split beetle.

I think you are quite wrong this time Jim.

We are all different. There are quite a few 'geese' around otherwise who see value in these multi-award winning, well-balanced, fast cars. This purchase, if it takes place, is not an 'either/or'. One is a driver and another is a classic old car.

[e72phil]

Merv, if you are after another project..........

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911/222998655813?hash=item33ebc17345

[Merv]

Thanks Phil. I have a similar Aussiecar in my sights.

Maybe this thread should be Off Topic? Sorry about that. Travelling in Europe and hard to do much.

[Cairns888]

Yeah, each to their own.
I just wouldn’t.